If you’re looking to save some bucks, but also remain an activist for animal rights, L.A. Colors has the solution for you! They have a line of make up available at your local Dollar Tree store.

​Anywhere from eye shadow to lip color to nail polish, this brand has you covered. They offer a wide variety of shades to satisfy any type of beauty expert!

​I tested out five different products from this brand. A twelve color eye shadow palette titled “Supernatural,” a perfect travel sized black mascara, an eyeliner and eye shadow dual pencil, a “Charmed” lipstick/gloss duo, and a nail polish named “Energy Source.” The best part about all of these products is that they are each only $1! You can’t get much better than that, especially if you’re on a strict budget like me.

The “Supernatural” palette comes in an assortment of pretty blues and greys. It definitely does not apply the same way that higher end make up does, so you will need to invest in a good primer to make the shadow pop on your eyes. This palette is great to create a light smoky eye. It comes with a two-headed sponge brush. I would suggest investing in synthetic brushes to get a more precise application.

​The small tube of black mascara is a great for every day wear. It applies well, with virtually no clumping. It thickens and lengthens slightly, creating a very natural look. It is about the size of my middle finger, making it the ideal mascara to toss in your purse for quick touch ups.

​The dual pencil has a black eyeliner pencil on one side and a silver eye shadow pencil on the other side and came with a sharpener. The shadow head applies slightly easier than the eyeliner and feels a bit creamer. It goes on thicker and less precise than the eyeliner. I love the shimmery silver color and it looks fantastic as a highlight with the “Supernatural” palette.

​The “Charmed” lip duo has a deep red lipstick and a sparkly maroon gloss. I am not very fond of this particular product. I like the color of the lipstick and it goes on nicely, but it has a weird scent. I can’t place what it smells like exactly, but I am not a fan. The gloss is a little too shimmery for my liking and has a strange taste. I prefer my lip colors to be virtually scentless and tasteless, so the waxy bitter taste takes away from the great color of the lipstick. The color also doesn’t last very long before fading away. But hey, it was only a $1.

Last, but certainly not least, the white “Energy Source” nail polish is awesome! It takes a few coats to get the polish on perfect, but it lasts a decent amount of time.

This polish impressed me. I have bought $7+ nail polish that does not apply as well or last as long as this L.A. colors polish does. I am definitely going to continue to buy this polish in a range of colors!

​L.A. Colors is awesome for creating a cruelty free brand that is affordable for everyone. It has an array of make up options to please everyone looking for inexpensive make up.

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